Health Matters - on World Radio Switzerland

Just over one year on, Dr Michelle speaks with Matthias Herren who helped set up Heart2Heart, the English-language service of the Dargebotene Hand. You can find a listening ear by calling 0800 143 000 any day from 6pm-11pm, anonymously and free of charge.

This week’s Health Matters is delving into a subject many dog owners may not have considered: when and how to give Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to their four-legged friends.

Listen in to learn some skills that could make all the difference.

Tick tock – Dr Michelle reminds us of the importance of vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis, with March to April being prime time to get your jabs!

Does stress cause hair loss or is it an urban myth? Dr Michelle unravels the science in this week’s Health Matters.

Do you know about the poisoning emergency line Tox Info Swiss which can be reached by dialling 145. Dr Michelle explains when and when not to use it in this week’s Health Matters. Find more information here: www.toxinfo.ch

Glaucoma is the number one cause of irreversible blindness globally. Dr Michelle explains the importance of being screened.

Heart attacks: do men and women experience different symptoms? In this week’s Health Matters, Dr Michelle explains all.

Tetanus is the topic up for discussion in this week’s Health Matters: what symptoms can it cause and when, and how often, should you be vaccinated? Dr Michelle explains all. Find more information about tetanus here and the full Swiss Vaccination schedule here.

January is cervical cancer awareness month in many countries: an opportunity to raise awareness about the fourth most common cancer in women globally, as well as vaccination against human papillomavirus, which causes over 95% of cervical cancers. Dr Michelle explains the importance of HPV vaccination and regular cervical screening, as well as WHO’s Global Strategy to reduce cervical cancer rates and associated deaths.

Dr Michelle brings the final part in the series on post-natal depression, continuing her conversation with Sophie from the Post-partum Depression Switzerland Association. This time learning more about the work of the Association and the support services they have available.